Shigetsu at Tenryu-ji: Shojin Ryori Made Without Animal Ingredients in Arashiyama
Shigetsu is the shojin ryori restaurant run directly by Tenryu-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Its official site describes shojin ryori as cooking that uses no animal ingredients at all, based mainly on vegetables, mountain vegetables, wild plants and seaweed.
There are three courses: Yuki (one soup and five dishes) for 3,800 yen, Tsuki (one soup and six dishes) for 6,500 yen and Hana (one soup and seven dishes) for 9,000 yen, each plus a 500 yen garden admission fee. Yuki must be reserved at least two days ahead; Tsuki and Hana are for two or more people and must be reserved at least three days ahead. It is open from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and closed on Thursdays. Reservations by phone (075-882-9725) are taken from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Shojin Ryori (Buddhist Temple Cuisine)
- Arashiyama
- ¥3,000–6,000
Last updated: 2026-11-01
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- ¥3,000–6,000
- Hours
- 11:00-14:00; closed Thursdays
- Address
- 68 Susukinobabacho, Saga Tenryu-ji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8385
- Reservation
- Required
Last verified: 2026-11-01. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Vegetarian
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Yes Source: 天龍寺 篩月 公式サイト（動物性食材不使用の精進料理であることを根拠に、ベジタリアン対応も含むと判断）
Last confirmed: 2026-09-29 - Vegan
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Yes Source: 天龍寺 篩月 公式サイト（精進料理について "動物性の素材を一切使用せず" と明記）
Last confirmed: 2026-09-29
Halal, vegan, and vegetarian information here is not independently certified by this site — it reflects the source cited above. Always confirm current details directly with the restaurant.
What to Order
- Yuki course, one soup and five dishes (3,800 yen)
- Tsuki course, one soup and six dishes (6,500 yen)
- Hana course, one soup and seven dishes (9,000 yen)
- Plus 500 yen garden admission
How to Order
- Reservation required: Yuki at least 2 days ahead
- Tsuki and Hana for 2 or more people, at least 3 days ahead. Phone 075-882-9725 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
Location
68 Susukinobabacho, Saga Tenryu-ji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8385
68 Susukinobaba-cho, Saga Tenryu-ji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. The official site does not list a nearest station.
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- Budget
- ¥1,000–3,000
- Nearest
- JR Saga-Arashiyama Station / Hankyu Arashiyama Station
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need a reservation?
- Required
- How do I get to Shigetsu at Tenryu-ji?
- 68 Susukinobaba-cho, Saga Tenryu-ji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. The official site does not list a nearest station.
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